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NY A10783

Bill

Status

Passed

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing window for referendum petitions from 60-75 days to 90-105 days prior to a biennial town election
  • Changes the timeframe for holding a special town election from 60-75 days to 90-105 days after petition filing when petitions are submitted at times other than before a biennial election
  • Applies to petitions signed by electors equal to at least five percent of votes cast for governor in the last general election (minimum 25 signatures in second class towns, 100 in first class towns)
  • Takes effect immediately, except for referenda under article 12-A of town law which begin January 1 of the following year

Legislative Description

Relates to changing certain filing and submission date requirements for petitions brought before a town board.

Last Action

signed chap.128

7/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/23/2020
Rules7/16/2020
Local Governments7/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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